Questions 19-24: Read the passage below then pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences: (1.5 points)
Long ago, in the year 1070, there were no universities in Viet Nam. So, in 1076, Emperor Ly Nhan Tong
decided to build one – the Imperial Academy. It is considered the first university in Viet Nam. The
university was a great success and thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated from this university.
The Imperial Academy has a long and interesting history. Many kings, emperors and scholars worked to develop the university. Chu Van An was regarded as one of the most famous teachers at the Imperial
Academy.
In modern time, the Imperial Academy continues to grow and receive recognition. Many old buildings
were reconstructed in 1999. In 2003, four statues (Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, Le Thanh Tong, and
Chu Van An) were built. In 2010, the 82 Doctors’ stone tablets were recognized by UNESCO.
19/ When was the Imperial Academy founded?
A. In 1070
B. In 1067
C. In 1076
D. In 1706
20/ Who decided to construct it?
A. Ly Thanh Tong
B. Ly Nhan Tong
C. Le Thanh Tong
D. Chu Van An
21/ According to the passage, which statement is true?
A. It was successful because it has a long and interesting history.
B. It was successful because thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduate from it.
C. It was successful because thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated from it.
D. It was successful because thousands of Vietnamese scholar graduated from it.
22/ It was regarded as……………………….
A. one of the historic and cultural sites of Viet Nam.
B. one of the most famous schools in Viet Nam.
C. the first university in Viet Nam.
D. the first university in the world.
23/ When were four statues built?
A. Eighteen years ago.
B. Eighty years ago.
C. In 2003
D. A and C are correct.
24/ What were recognised by UNESCO?
A. Many old buildings
B. The Imperial Academy
C. Four statues.
D. The 82 Doctors’ stone tablets.
Questions 25-32: Pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank, completing the meaning of the passage: (2.0 points)
Among the many special  dishes in Ha Noi, pho is…..(25)…..popular. It is special kind of Vietnamese
soup. We can….(26)…pho for all kinds of meals during the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even
for a late night snack. Pho has a very special…….(27)… . The rice noodles are made…..(28)……the
best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup)………(29)……by stewing the bones of
cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is
made by……(30)….. chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is…..(31)……and cut into
thin slices… It’s so……..(32)…..! Tell me about a popular dish where you live!
25/ A. good                           B. well                             C. the best                        D. the most
26/ A. like                             B. love                              C. enjoy                            D. prefer
27/ A. taste                           B. tastes                            C. tasted                           D. tasting
28/ A. in                                B. at                                  C. by                                 D. from
29/ A. make                          B. made                            C. is made                        D. are made
30/ A. stew                           B. stewing                        C. stewwing                     D. to stew
31/ A. bones                         B. boneless                      C. pieces                          D. meat
32/ A. awful  B. terrible      C. delicious   D. bad